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Exam: BEC Vantage

centralised

IPA: /ˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

KK: /ˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a system or organization where control or decision-making is concentrated in a single authority or location.

Example: The company adopted a centralised management structure to improve efficiency.

verb

Definition: To bring together or organize something in a central location or under a single authority.

Example: The company centralised its operations to improve efficiency.

centralize

IPA: /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come together at a central point or focus; to concentrate.

Example: The different departments will centralize their resources to improve efficiency.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring things together under one main authority or location.

Example: The company decided to centralize its operations to improve efficiency.

centralized

IPA: /ˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

KK: /ˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Having power or control concentrated in one main authority or location rather than being distributed among various parts.

Example: The company adopted a centralized management system to improve decision-making efficiency.

verb

Definition: To bring together or concentrate control or authority in one place or under one entity.

Example: The company decided to centralize its operations to improve efficiency.

certify

IPA: /ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To confirm or verify that something is true or meets certain standards.

Example: The expert will certify that the equipment is safe to use.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially confirm that something is true, accurate, or meets certain standards.

Example: The organization will certify the quality of the products before they are sold.

chairman

IPA: /ˈtʃɛr.mən/

KK: /ˈtʃɛr.mən/

noun

Definition: A person who leads or presides over a meeting, committee, or organization.

Example: The chairman called the meeting to order and welcomed all the attendees.

transitive verb

Definition: A person who leads a meeting or organization, often responsible for making decisions and guiding discussions.

Example: The chairman called the meeting to order and introduced the first speaker.

changeover

IPA: /ˈtʃeɪnʤˌoʊvər/

KK: /ˈtʃeɪnʤˌoʊvər/

noun

Definition: A process of switching from one system, method, or situation to another, often involving a change in equipment or procedures.

Example: The changeover from the old machinery to the new one took several hours.

chargeable

IPA: /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəbl/

KK: /ˈtʃɑrdʒəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be billed or charged, often referring to expenses or fees that can be added to an account.

Example: The hotel stay included several chargeable services, such as room service and laundry.

chargehand

IPA: /ˈtʃɑːrdʒˌhænd/

KK: /ˈtʃɑrdʒˌhænd/

noun

Definition: A person responsible for overseeing a small group of workers, often acting as a supervisor or assistant to a foreman.

Example: The chargehand organized the team's tasks for the day.

chauffer

IPA: /ˈʃoʊfər/

KK: /ˈʃoʊfər/

noun

Definition: A type of small furnace or stove used for heating, typically cylindrical and made of metal, with a grate at the bottom and an open top.

Example: The chef used a chauffer to keep the food warm during the event.

chauffeur

IPA: /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/

KK: /ʃoʊˈfɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To act as a driver for someone else, usually in a professional capacity.

Example: He chauffeurs clients to and from the airport every day.

noun

Definition: A person who is hired to drive a car for someone else, usually a private vehicle.

Example: The chauffeur opened the door for the passengers as they arrived at the event.

transitive verb

Definition: To drive someone in a car or to act as a driver for someone else.

Example: She chauffeured the VIP guests to the event in a luxury car.

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